Students and employees are rallying to save Chester College of New England amid concern the tiny art-focused institution won't be able to pay its bills.
Since learning a week ago that the 144-student institution in rural New Hampshire was in grave danger of closing under the weight of a deficit of around $750,000, supporters have raised $70,000. They hope to come up with more at a weekend fund-raiser.
One student returned his scholarship money. High school seniors accepted for the fall are donating, not withdrawing. …